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Easy • Vegetarian

One-Pan Sweet Potato & Halloumi

A vibrant and satisfying vegetarian one-pan meal featuring roasted sweet potatoes and salty, pan-fried halloumi cheese.

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Servings
2
Level
Easy
One-Pan Sweet Potato & Halloumi

Meet your new favorite vegetarian weeknight wonder! This One-Pan Sweet Potato & Halloumi dish is a delightful combination of sweet, savory, and salty flavors, with minimal cleanup to boot. The sweet potatoes roast to perfection alongside flavorful spices, while the halloumi gets delightfully crispy. It's simple, wholesome, and unbelievably tasty!

Ingredients

Yield: 2 servings

Main

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 (8 oz) block halloumi cheese, sliced into 1/2-inch thick pieces
  • 1 tbsp olive oil, plus more for the halloumi
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped, for garnish (optional)
  • Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Step 2

    In a medium bowl, toss the diced sweet potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, smoked paprika, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Spread them in a single layer on one half of the prepared baking sheet.

  3. Step 3

    Roast the sweet potatoes for 15-20 minutes, or until they are tender and starting to brown.

  4. Step 4

    While the sweet potatoes are roasting, heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add a splash of olive oil (or use the oil from the pan if halloumi starts sticking). Place the halloumi slices in the hot skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy. Keep an eye on it as it browns quickly.

  5. Step 5

    Once the sweet potatoes are done, remove the baking sheet from the oven. Arrange the pan-fried halloumi slices over the roasted sweet potatoes.

  6. Step 6

    Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro, and serve immediately with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, if desired.

Tips

  • Cut sweet potatoes into uniform pieces for even cooking.
  • Don't overcrowd the baking sheet when roasting; use two if necessary.
  • Halloumi can be roasted directly on the sheet pan with the sweet potatoes for a truly 'one-pan' experience, but pan-frying gives a crispier texture.

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